Murder At Tophouse A Crime

This Fanfic was created by Joecola on Ao3 and Spacebattles under these links, I only upload with his permission to Webnovel (mainly because I want to listen to this fanfic as an Audiobook) https://archiveofourown.org/works/65799709 https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/a-dumbass-isekai-protagonist%E2%80%99s-guide-to-surviving-murder-drones.1229921/ You know, out of all the things that could have happened to me, finding out I've been Isekai'd into Murder Drones by waking up in the body of a drone kid who got his memory core critically damaged and lost his parents in the same attack that axed Doll's folks was not on the list of things I expected. Still, it's evidently what happened to me, and now I have to DO something about it. So. I have about 9 years before canon kicks off to prepare for the apocalypse, help Uzi and Doll work through all their issues and trauma, respectively, and figure out how my unhinged ass is going to be able to commit deicide, because as a robot I'm theoretically immortal, so screw anything that wants to cut that short. Queue my plan to cheat like the world is ending (because it will) by abusing the hell out of my meta-knowledge, downloading entire terrabytes of data on weapons, combat skills, and engineering, befriending the main cast so I can socially manipulate them into being better able to stop Armageddon, concocting plans to turn the Solver's Murder Pets, and generally do a Batman level of overpreparation in order to rig the game in my favor as much as physically possible, because goddamn, I REALLY don't want to die.

Did I just get reincarnated to the old self and the old world? What the hell kind of reincarnation is this? And that too no system? Fine. I guess I will do things this time differently. But wait what is these two white bulbs inside my head that I can even internally see. Is that the system? Nope. It's better than I thought.  Follow Aric has he gets access to two different universes, one based on magic and other based on technology. Now he can teleport to two different universes whenever he wishes. Hopping around seems fun! What to expect :  * 1000 words per chapter at least with 4 5 chapters per week  * No harem * Don't expect MC to be a genocidal maniac but he will be ambitious. Discord link - htttps://discord.gg/FpZvvyrHgd

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal, having no idea that they just married their secret partner in crime. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

A simple workday at a coffee shop turned James Bellini’s life into something people would fear. All it took was one misunderstanding, and he became the crownless king of the underworld, the ruthless boss of the Bellini Family. But this new life demands an answer to a simple question. Keep pretending…or become the very monster people think he is?

In a world where emotion fuels destruction, the greatest threat isn’t what people do—it’s what they don’t. Drive is the volatile energy born from resisting your own instincts. Repressed rage. Swallowed fear. Suppressed guilt. Most people leak it. Others wield it. And when too much builds up, it doesn’t vanish—it festers. The result? Hollows—mindless entities formed from humanity’s buried urges. They haunt the streets, feeding on tension, grief, and silence. At the center of it all is the Core Authority—a broken institution that recruits emotionally unstable teens to contain what adults caused and can't control. Failing is death. Succeeding means losing yourself anyway. In this system, being strong means being unwell—and surviving means never being whole again.

In a dystopian future where humans are bred and raised as livestock for the extraction of magical energy (“mana”), the story unfolds at Human Ranch Branch 131—a facility run by a small staff but hiding a much darker reality within its walls. The protagonist, Suheon, is both caretaker and master, overseeing the “training” and “taming” of female livestock to maximize their obedience and pleasure-based mana yield. The story culminates in the complete submission of Seohee, marking the final step in her transformation from a proud human to a willing and eager pet. The three women, now fully tamed, find a strange sense of belonging and even joy in their shared fate, their lives revolving around the routines of the ranch and the whims of their master. Fantasy | Harem | SMUT | R18 | Romance | Slaves |

Luna Lethal, a name synonymous with fear and power, ruled both the underworld and the elite circles of society. Orphaned young, she rose through treachery to become a master of manipulation and skill. Yet, her reign ended in betrayal—a laboratory explosion claimed her life. To the world, her death was a tragedy; to her enemies, a cause for celebration. But Luna awakens in the body of Aurora Smith, a neglected and ridiculed child despised by her adoptive family. Stripped of her former strength but not her will, Luna faces a choice: seek revenge for Aurora’s mistreatment or forge a new path. As her sharp mind and unyielding spirit transform Aurora’s life, shadows of Luna’s past resurface. Loyal followers sense her presence, while old enemies seek to destroy her again. Torn between vengeance and a fresh start, Luna must confront her identity. Is she still the Devil of the underworld, or can she find peace in a second chance at life? *****This book contains graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and mature themes that may be disturbing to some readers. It is intended for adult audiences (18+) only.****** ****Discretion is strongly advised.****

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please…don't do this,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. "But you chased me all the way back!" her lips met his crushing her mouth with a forceful kiss burning her up. She groaned trying to free herself but it was a futile attempt. Dragging her to bed as she tried another futile attempt to escape he stripped her with rough yet controlled hands. "You could've casted me out of there. Gotten married to your ex. You had a better choice given," he kissed her collarbone. " But here you are laying beneath me as it was that night. When you were just a clueless innocent virgin." he grinned sarcastically. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper still trying to move away from his touch. "It useless to defy me. Now this is the only place left for you." And he reclaimed her with burning passion rendering her attempts to refuse him and escape him futile. ----->>>>> Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But worse yet the man who she was supposed to be wedded was replaced by a more ruthless hound. A more agonizing revelation that he was a slave with empty title in name. The white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

After being dead for 50 years Jacob gets a second chance at life - but he's not interested, not until the mysterious being makes him an offer. Take on the job of Manipulator, battle the growing monster forces and build the perfect body capable of housing a God's spirit. Do this, and they'll bring his sister back to life too.

In the quiet town of Berryville, a chilling presence lurks in the shadows. A cunning serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of terror and death in his wake. But his twisted game doesn’t end with the murders. He taunts the police, calling them with cryptic messages and tormenting them with details of his latest victims.

> "What if you woke up with no name, no memory—and a voice in your head whispering that you killed someone?" A man wakes up in a decaying apartment with no identity and no face in the mirror. His throat burns like it’s been strangled, and the only clue to who he is lies in a half-burnt photograph of a woman he doesn't recognize. Scrawled on the back are five chilling words: "You chose to forget her." As he wanders through a rain-soaked city twisted by shadows, strangers call him by different names. Some fear him. Others pity him. But no one knows the truth—not even him. Haunted by hallucinations, fragmented dreams, and the constant pressure of a hand he cannot see on his throat, he begins to unravel a trail of clues that lead to a murder... and possibly a version of himself he doesn't want to meet. Is he a killer running from guilt—or a pawn in someone else’s game of revenge and memory? In a city where mirrors lie and the past rewrites itself, uncovering the truth may cost him more than his mind.

Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his mature period of writing and is often cited as one of the greatest works of world literature. I don't own any of this work

Inspired by (an actual book) A Murder Most Unladylike series. It was raining... Murder happened. The victim was alive when we saw her on the P.E field. We asked a few questions. She didn't know who killed her, she didn't see. She was stabbed from the back. There was nobody. She saw blonde hair. There are many people with blond hair. Maya, my best friend, but she was with me.... Michelle Rosestreet. Ms. Anderson and more.... She made it alive at the hospital. But couldn't remember a thing, including us asking questions. That's good. Nobody would know we were solving who the murderer was. It was summer school and only a week has passed by when the murder happened. We had less than four months to solve this biggest and first ever case. Welcome to Emily Rosewood and Maya Summers' mystery.

The main character struggles for the first time and he struggles to get the job finished and almost fails in doing so. The end is yet to come but the main character hopes it is soon.

A mysterious young clockmaker wanders life, torn of duty, flashbacks of his murdered past and the search for true self as he inherits the family fortune from his father. A curious noble girl is desperate to break free of societies expectations and restraints, even dabbling in the dark arts to find her adventure amidst an oppressive empire. An experienced detective possessing magical abilities and secret knowledge is called to investigate the sudden death of Mr. Alaric, not realizing his dangerous acts with good intentions may get him persecuted. Can this unusual trio unravel a strange, complicated and dangerous murder case in the mythical world of Valor, concerning the very future of the glorious empire and world they grew up in?

At just five years old, Kisimoto Sasukan was thrust into a nightmare when a tragic water-related accident claimed his father's life. Left alone in a whirlwind of confusion and grief, he found himself in the hands of a reporter seeking a heartbreaking interview. The vulnerability of his small frame contrasted sharply with the daunting questions of the adult world around him, until his desperate mother and sister finally burst through the chaos, their faces etched with worry and sorrow. As the years rolled by, the shadows of their past loomed larger, and at the age of twenty-three, Kisimoto and his family became victims of a sinister and elusive NGO. Snatched from their lives, they were thrust into a dark reality where they were held hostage, mere pawns in a game cloaked in secrecy. The menacing threats of execution were delivered with cold precision, but the true horrors lay in the inhumane experiments that turned their bodies into grotesque test subjects. Surrounded by forty others from distant corners of the globe, their humanity was stripped away, reduced to mere data points in a twisted scientific narrative. Then, in an act of sheer will and desperation, Kisimoto achieved the extraordinary—he escaped, dragging his mother and sister into the light of freedom. Yet, the scars left by the torment were far deeper than he had anticipated. As the relentless search for the vanished subjects intensified across various networks, Kisimoto stumbled upon a chilling revelation. He realized he had changed beyond comprehension. He felt different… And he was resolved to break free from their sinister grasp. The search for truth was only beginning. [EDIT: SORRY! IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED ON WEBNOVEL! WE WILL SOON UPDATE YOU WITH OTHER COMPLIANT PLATFORMS! For now, it is available at KukuFM!]

Murder! After more than forty years of peace and tranquility, the county of Arvois is now home to murder and brigandry of a sort that none can stomach, save the wicked. This just as the jousting season has begun and the Comte is in the midst of preparing for his world famous tourneys. Into this dangerous atmosphere steps a pair of siblings, in search of their missing friend Marculf the Sorcerer, both of them unaware of just how dangerous Arvois has become, or of the mysteries, murders and romance that awaits them.

Edmund Blake – Book 1: Murder at Seacliff Manor When Sir Charles Ravenshade is found dead inside his locked study at the cliffside Seacliff Manor, the entire aristocratic household is thrown into suspicion and fear. What appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals darker undertones a red veil draped over a mirror, a mysteriously altered will, and secrets no one dares to speak aloud. Detective Edmund Blake, a calm and brilliant mind who happens to be visiting, begins his quiet investigation. With sharp logic and keen observation, he gradually uncovers layers of hidden motives: greed, guilt, and a buried tragedy from years past. A classic locked-room mystery, tense until the final page and ending with a chilling hint of what is yet to come.

Jamie is a criminal genius. At twenty years old, he is one of the best arms and drug dealers in the world. His own set of rules brought him thousands of enemies, but it took a divine mistake to make Jamie leave this world—literally.
 One of the gods of Kjarnheim has disappeared, and the gods need the best humans to find him. They just didn’t expect that the summoning magic would have its flaws and would bring a true villain to save the world. Jamie will prove that sometimes a hero can't complete what is, at its core, a villain's mission. What to Expect: - The lead will be an anti-hero and sometimes a villain; - He has a clear set of rules; - Progression will be slow, but he will use his intellect to solve problems; - Economics and World Domination (From a Villain / Gangster PoV) - High Fantasy; What not to expect: Harem or Smut.

Lucien, a young mechanic who lives with his step aunt since his father died in Syria and his step mother took the house. When a truth uncovers about his aunt he finds himself thrusted in the world of crime. He stepped in for survival but will soon get the addictive taste of it. Follow his journey as he rises to the top.

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/XRq3VeasqQ

Evelyn had been haunted by dreams of a red-haired woman since childhood. From the moment she could remember, she had no recollection of her mother, and her biological father and stepmother treated her poorly—let alone the constant mockery from her stepsister and stepbrother. Such an environment forced her to learn to read people’s moods early on, molding her into a child with obedience and calmness far beyond her years. She thought she would spend the rest of her life treading carefully, but being sent into a royal arranged marriage shattered all her quiet expectations. She dared not hope for the prince’s love; she only wanted to serve as a decorative fixture in the palace, silently fulfilling her duty. However, once inside the royal court, she found that everything spiraled out of control—Grace, the mysterious Eastern monk; Melody, the young but disabled princess; and Tanya, the seemingly docile maid who secretly schemed to replace her. Everyone pushed her toward choices she never wanted to make… Until she uncovered the secret of the red-haired woman and the revolting truth about her father’s past. But in doing so, she found herself. She rose up, rallying her allies to declare war on the dynasty. With meticulous schemes, the arrogance of those in power, and the unyielding resolve of the oppressed, they toppled the mountain of tyranny that had weighed upon them for so long…

At Gorlea College, Riniock's dark ambitions take root. Sent off to master the arcane and the mysterious pursuit of odh, Riniock’s farewell is met with disquieted relief from his distant and afeared parents. Behind his polite demeanour lies a chilling secret. With newfound access to the occult arts, Riniock plots to refine his sinister passion — murder — turning his education into the foundation for a twisted legacy that would change the era in unimaginable ways.

**Asaad - a genius killer with a hidden dark side. When he sees blood, he's no longer the same man. And now... he's Detective Ismail's partner.**